17 February Nine graduate from ICC's prestigious Leadership Development Institute February 17, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Nine members of Itawamba Community College’s faculty and staff have graduated from its prestigious Leadership Development Institute. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton, assistant director of marketing; Terry Bland of Mooreville, financial aid director; Josh Gammill of Fulton, continuing education director; Adam Gore of Fulton, sports information and media relations director; Holly Gray of Fulton, library director; John Wayne Harris of Fulton, director of physical plant operations; Chris Stevenson of Fulton, dean of academic instruction; Dr. Dana Walker of Tupelo, Associate Degree Nursing program director; and Steven West of Mantachie, systems analyst and programmer. “The LDI was extremely beneficial and helped me broaden my vision for ICC, both as a college and our nursing program,” Dana Walker said. “The sessions on leadership styles from Dr. (Jay) Allen (ICC President) and others helped foster new ideas on how to use the college’s strategic plan and goals for decision making at my level. The LDI motivated me and made me feel connected to ICC and especially aware of how my decisions impact ICC and the community. Exposure to different leadership styles will make me a better program director.” Adams, who has been employed at ICC since 2018, earned the A.A.S. degree in computer servicing at ICC. He is the recipient of multiple awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, including a grand award in electronic media, and the Mississippi Press Association. He and his wife, Kristin, have two children. Bland’s educational background includes the bachelor’s degree from Union University and the master’s degree from Walden University. His leadership roles in organizations have included president of the Mississippi Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the Northern representative for Veterans Affairs Administrators of Mississippi. He has been employed at ICC since 2015. He is married to the former Jinnie Coleman, and together, they have five children and three grandsons. Gammill, who previously served as pathways coordinator, began his employment at ICC in 2015. He earned the bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and the master’s degree from the University of Mississippi. Gammill’s honors include president of the ICC Tupelo/Belden Faculty and Staff Association, successful completion of the DDI Leadership Facilitator Training and Gallup Strengths Coach Training and service on multiple ICC committees. He is a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Gammill and his wife, Sara, have three children. Gore, who began employment at ICC in 2010, previously served as assistant sports information director and interim director of community relations. His honors include Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Top 40 under 40 (three times), ICC Meritorious Award and numerous CPRAM awards, including a grand award in electronic media. Gray’s educational background includes the associate’s degree from ICC, bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss, master’s degree in instructional technology from Mississippi State University and the master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Alabama. Her honors and memberships include Mississippi Library Association, MAGNOLIA steering committee and National Board-Certified Teacher. Before she began her ICC employment in 2016, Gray served as librarian for the Tupelo Public School district. She is Children’s Sunday School teacher at the Fulton United Methodist Church and troop leader for Itawamba Girl Scout Group 23159. Gray and her husband, Jim, have two children. Harris began employment at ICC in 2008 and has served as sound technician/housekeeper and energy systems manager. He earned the associate’s degree from ICC and the bachelor’s degree from Everglades University. Harris’s awards include Eagle Scout, recognition by Siemens Industry Building Technologies for completing their master operator curriculum, ICC Support Staff Employee of the Year in 2015 and Outstanding Administrative Professional Staff of the Year award in 2020. Stevenson has been employed at ICC since 2010, and he previously served as chair of the history department and subsequently, the Social Science Division. His educational background includes the associate’s degree from ICC, bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and the master’s degree from Ole Miss. Stevenson’s honors include William Winter Scholar and the John and Beth Cleveland Instructor of the Year award. He and his wife, Jessi, have two children. Before employment at ICC in 2018, Walker was assistant professor and RN-BSN Coordinator at Mississippi University for Women, worked in various positions for the North Mississippi Medical Center for 21 years and was a nursing instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College for six years. Her honors and memberships include Sigma Theta Tau, Top Nurse from the International Nurses Association, past president of the Mississippi Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees, Mississippi Nurses Foundation Leadership Institute participant, co-author of “Outcomes Management of an Ambulatory Clinic System Population: Experience with Patients with Diabetes.” Teaching Outstanding Performance (TOP award) from Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Quality Showcase Physician Office Award from the Diabetes Initiative for the North Mississippi Medical Center. She and her husband, Thomas, are the parents of two sons, have one daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. West, who has been at ICC since 2011, previously served as information systems technology instructor. His educational background includes associate’s degrees in computer networking and computer programming. His honors include the 2021 Meritorious award winner and grand award for electronic media from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi. He and his wife, Valerie, have three children. “LDI opened my eyes to what leadership should be,” West said. “From sitting in a legislative session and eating a meal with legislators, to meeting leaders from other community colleges, to learning from our own president, this program allowed me an exclusive and rare glimpse into numerous leadership qualities. I could not have obtained my experience in any other way. I was inspired, enlightened and energized and am excited to use my new skills, not only professionally, but also at home and even in church.” Administered by the President’s office, the LDI, which is a one-year program that seeks to promote leaders from within ICC’s family, includes selected courses as well as customized monthly workshops and seminars that include professional talks and interactive sessions while focusing on the impacts of the College on our communities, state and region. Related Articles 11 graduate from ICC's prestigious Leadership Development Institute Eleven members of Itawamba Community College’s faculty and staff have graduated from its prestigious Leadership Development Institute. They include Lindsey Patterson of Amory, Natural Science instructor/eLearning A&P lead and A&P department chair; Audra Perry of Belden, Adult Education director; Lee Adams, Bookstore manager; Kaitlyn Stanfield, Housing and Residence Life director; and Rachel Steele, director of Admissions/Registrar, all of Fulton; Jason Dickinson, Campus Police chief; and Jason Williams, Transportation director, both of Mantachie; Caleb Ramey of Red Bay, Ala., TIS systems administrator; Adam Denton of Saltillo, Respiratory Therapy program director; Stacey Loden, Workforce accountability and information specialist; and Alicia Thornton, Surgical Technology program director, both of Tupelo. “I’m honored to have been a part of LDI, and the experience was very special,” Lee Adams said. “It helped me gain a broader understanding of the three locations of the college as well as how the (ICC) cabinet and administration work to benefit the college, students, employees and surrounding communities. The program, Dr. (Jay) Allen and all of the speakers expanded my knowledge of how to lead so that I can apply ... ICC's Gammill, Gray graduate from MCC Leadership Academy Itawamba Community College’s Josh Gammill and Holly Gray, both of Fulton, are among the 2024 graduates of the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy. Gammill, who is director of continuing education, has been a member of the ICC family since 2015, previously serving as career navigator and pathway coordinator. He earned the bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and the master’s degree from the University of Mississippi. Gammill’s honors include graduate of the ICC Leadership Development Institute, successful completion of DDI Leadership Facilitator Training, Certified Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and Certified Career Pathways Leadership (NCPN). He is a deacon of Bethel Baptist Church. Gammill and his wife, Sara, are the parents of three children, Reed, Nora and Charlie. Gray, director of ICC’s libraries, began employment at the college in 2016, following serving as media specialist at Tupelo High School. She earned the associate’s degree from ICC, bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and master’s degrees from both Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama. Her honors and awards include graduate of ... 12 selected for ICC Leadership Development Institute Twelve members of Itawamba Community College’s faculty and staff have been selected to participate in its Leadership Development Institute for 2024-25. They include Lindsey Patterson, Natural Science instructor/eLearning A&P lead and A&P department chair, and Madison Robinson, recruiter, both of Amory; Audra Perry of Belden, Adult Education director; Lee Adams, Bookstore manager, Kaitlyn Stanfield, Housing and Residence Life coordinator, and Rachel Steele, director of Admissions/Registrar, all of Fulton; Jason Dickinson, Campus Police chief, and Jason Williams, Transportation director, both of Mantachie; Caleb Ramey of Red Bay, Ala., systems administrator; Adam Denton of Saltillo, Respiratory Therapy program director; Stacey Loden, Workforce accountability and information specialist, and Alicia Thornton, Surgical Technology program director, both of Tupelo. Adams, who joined the ICC family in 2014, previously served as assistant Sports Information director. His honors include more than 70 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi awards and one grand award since 2014 and recipient of the 2021 ICC Meritorious award. He earned the associate’s degree from ICC in 2012. Adams and his wife, Morgan, have two children. Denton served as director of ... ICC's Ware, Waters graduate from prestigious MCCLA Itawamba Community College’s Dr. Cheryl Ware of Belden and TZ Waters of Tupelo are among the 2021 graduates of the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy. A member of the ICC faculty since 1996, Ware was named Physical Therapist Technology program director in 2016. She earned the bachelor’s degree in biology from Millsaps College and both bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Her memberships include American Physical Therapy Association, Mississippi Physical Therapy Association and the ICC Faculty Association. Ware’s community service activities include Harrisburg Baptist Church Sunday school teacher and Scoliosis screenings at Tupelo High School. She is a past member of the Board of Directors for Sanctuary Hospice. Currently she is the Health Science representative for the ICC Learning Resource and eLearning committee and an on-site reviewer for the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Her honors include the ICC Meritorious award (2019), Millsaps College Sports Hall of Fame (2011), ICC Lamplighter recognition (2006) and National Institute for Staff and Organization Development. She is also a part-time ... ICC offers scholarships to area students Itawamba Community College has offered scholarships for 2018 to several area students. They include Amory – Vesmond Dilworth, Leadership; Jaymes Ashton Harris, Special Achievement, Leadership; Katherine Morgan, ACT Special Incentive, Leadership; John-Michael Woods, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Baldwyn – Daja Hallie Beene, Leadership; Emerald Dilworth, Leadership; Danielle Jones, Leadership; Serenity Young, Leadership; Belden – Emily Chandler, Leadership; Paige Chism, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Ruthie Ross, Leadership; Bellefontaine – Kayla Lynn Pritchett, ACT Achievement Incentive, Special Achievement; Blue Springs – Maggie Meinz, ACT Special Incentive, Leadership; Madison Shelton, Leadership; Bruce – Alexis Moore, Leadership; Coffeeville – Tyjanique T. Reed, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Columbus – Mya Guyness, Leadership; Darby Malone, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Lori Sansing, Academic, Leadership; Corinth – Elizabeth Ingram, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Crawford – Jonas Oswalt, Academic, Leadership; Fulton – Halie Bennett, Leadership; Jordan Brock, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Kendall Blake Coker, Special Achievement, Leadership; Madeline Johnson, Leadership; Laken Keyes, Leadership; Lauren London, Leadership; Preston Moore, ACT Achievement Incentive; Selena Pierce, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Julian Rether, ACT Achievement Incentive; Macy Strawn, Leadership; Holland Underwood, ... ICC's Upton selected as Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute participant Michael Upton of Mooreville, director of Advancement for Itawamba Community College, has been selected as a participant in the 2023-25 Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute. “The Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute provides wonderful insights and training to create leaders in North Mississippi,” Upton said. “I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of this year’s class.” At ICC, he leads both the Foundation and the Alumni Association. He is responsible for overseeing and directing their functions through cultivating, soliciting and stewarding fundraising, events and principal relationships at the direction of the office of the President. Upton has 17 years of fundraising and development experience. His previous professional work includes serving as major gift officer/regional philanthropy officer for the American Red Cross of Mississippi. Prior to that, he was director of development at Ole Miss for several areas including the University Libraries, Center for the Study of Southern Culture, Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts, University Museum and Historic Houses and the School of Applied Sciences. A native of Lee County, he graduated from Tupelo ... Comments are closed.